Chevrolet Malibu

What is the Chevrolet Malibu?

The Malibu is Chevrolet’s midsize four-door sedan, a family car with a conventional boot and a place in the brand’s mainstream range. Its modern generations began in North America, and the eighth generation also brought the name to Europe. The ninth generation was the last, ending with the 2025 model year.

Malibu generations

The fifth generation (1997–2003) revived the Malibu name for a modern midsize car. The sixth (2004–2007) and seventh (2008–2012) followed on GM’s Epsilon platform. The eighth generation (2012–2015) moved to Epsilon II and was sold in Europe as well as North America. The ninth generation (2016–2025) used the E2XX platform.

Engines and fuel consumption

Engine choices varied by market. US figures span 1.5 to 3.9 litres and include petrol, hybrid and E85 flex-fuel versions. Canadian figures cover petrol and E85 engines in the same size range. EU registration figures cover 2.0 to 2.4-litre engines, including petrol, diesel and other fuel types, with outputs from 118 kW (160 PS) to 123 kW (167 PS). France’s listed versions are diesel, rated at 118 kW (160 PS).

The lowest listed consumption is 5.1 L/100 km in the US EPA figures, where the best combined rating is 46 MPG. Canada also lists 5.1 L/100 km on its 5-cycle test, while France lists 4.7 L/100 km on NEDC. These figures use different test procedures: WLTP or NEDC in Europe, EPA testing in the US and the 5-cycle procedure in Canada. EU registrations total 5,800 from 2012 to 2014.

Where was the Malibu sold?

The Malibu was sold in the United States and Canada across the generations covered here. The eighth generation also reached Europe: EU registrations cover 2012–2014, and French figures cover 2013–2014. The ninth generation was sold in North America.